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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.56, 25,483.52 and 10,083.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.56, 25,483.52 and 10,083.04 is: 13,914.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.56 : 25,483.52 = 10,083.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.56/25,483.52 = 10,083.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.56x = 25,483.52 × 10,083.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.56x = 256,951,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,951,351.50/18,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.41

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